Michigan State University medical students present a check of $12,500 to the Flint Classroom Support Fund committee. The money was raised after a group of medical students held The Flintstones Challenge 5K race.Courtesy Photo

FLINT, MI -- Michigan State University medical students in Flint set out to make an impact in the community.

On May 5, a group of third and fourth-year medical students held The Flintstone Challenge 5K to benefit the Flint Classroom Support Fund.

With almost 250 runners, the students were able to raise $12,500 for the fund, which gives grants to teachers and schools to strengthen the learning experiences of Flint students.

"I was amazed at all the people who came out. I didn't expect that at all," said Luda Khait, a fourth-year MSU med student involved in the planning. "I almost had a heart attack (when I found out)."

There was amazing community support, she said. Community members and school employees attended to support the cause.